Statement of Congressman Gregory W. Meeks on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

“Today, America celebrates the birthday and honors the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. All across the Fifth Congressional District of New York and the nation, people of good will are commemorating the life and time of Dr. King by engaging in public service activities, dialogues, and programs inspired by his dedication to civil justice and tackling the unfinished business of making the United States a more perfect Union."

"This being an election year in which voters will choose a new president, one-third of the Senate, the entire House of Representatives, a number of governors, and thousands of state legislators, my hope is that much of the renewed inspiration coming out of King Holiday Weekend 2016 will focus on expanding and exercising the right to vote. Let us resolve to broaden and intensify efforts to overcome racial inequality and disparities in economic opportunity, educational achievement, and treatment by law enforcement officials and agencies. In this way, Americans can cast their ballots, focus energies, and devote their day-to-day efforts to reinvigorating Dr. King’s Dream.”